BRT to EST Converter
EST is 2 hours behind BRT. 9:00 AM BRT = 7:00 AM EST.
EST is 2 hours behind BRT at the moment. To convert BRT to EST, subtract 2 hours from the BRT time: 9:00 AM BRT = 7:00 AM EST.
BRT (Brasília Time) is used in Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
BRT to EST time conversion table
BRT to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BRT | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM BRT | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM BRT | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM BRT | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 AM BRT | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 AM BRT | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 AM BRT | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 AM BRT | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 AM BRT | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 8:00 AM BRT | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM BRT | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 AM BRT | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 AM BRT | 9:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM BRT | 10:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM BRT | 11:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM BRT | 12:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM BRT | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM BRT | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM BRT | 3:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM BRT | 4:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM BRT | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM BRT | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM BRT | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM BRT | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM BRT | 9:00 PM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BRT to EST
Subtract 2 hours from the BRT time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM BRT = 7:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM BRT = 11:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BRT and EST
The time difference between BRT and EST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 2 hours behind of BRT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 1 hour behind of BRT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: EST is 2 hours behind of BRT.
BRT and EST during daylight saving time
- BRT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−3 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between BRT and EST
BRT and EST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM BRT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
BRT to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between BRT and EST?
Right now EST is 2 hours behind BRT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BRT in EST?
9:00 AM BRT is 7:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BRT in EST?
12:00 PM BRT is 10:00 AM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind BRT?
EST is 2 hours behind BRT, so it is earlier in EST than in BRT.
Does BRT change for daylight saving time?
No. BRT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between BRT and EST?
BRT and EST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM BRT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.